Excursion 7 - Yacht catamaran in Sri Lanka - sea cruise

Yacht rental in Sri Lanka (in Trincommale and Mirissa):

Overnight yacht cruise or half-day trip to observe whales and dolphins

Where is the yacht based, where do cruises start?

Depending on the season, the yacht is based in one of two ports in Sri Lanka:

• In winter - on the south coast, in the port in Mirissa.
• In summer - on the east coast, in Trincomalee (Nilaweli).

Thus, yacht cruises are possible almost throughout the year, just from two different locations.

Transfer to the port is possible in any season throughout the year, but keep in mind that a transfer from Colombo to Trincommale can take up to 7-8 hours.

Rent a yacht in Trincommalie and rent a yacht in Mirissa.

About the yacht:

Depending on the duration of the cruise (a half-day cruise or overnight cruise), yachts of different sizes are provided. It can be a compact catamaran yacht or a large yacht with 4-6 cabins.

Yacht-catamaran for a half-day cruise:

Safety of navigation and accommodation on board is ensured by a well-coordinated team of 3 people - under the guidance of an experienced captain, his assistant. The personal chef in its composition is proud of the "extent" achievements in many competitions and is considered the best professional on the island. He can offer both dishes familiar to the European and treats from local culinary exotics.

Unlike a single-hull yacht or a multi-seat boat, renting a catamaran yacht provides:

• Safety of navigation (stable design allows the vessel to confidently stay on the water surface even during strong pumping)
• Sailing is 20-25% faster than other small boats due to good navigation
• Stability with a minimum roll, which is important for tourists who experience "seasickness" attacks
• A small sediment of the body, which allows you to approach hard-to-reach places and pleases those who like to swim in shallow water
• Comfort with a sense of home comfort (wide deck, secluded cabins, large open lounge, spacious cockpit, kitchen).

Cruise options off the coast of Sri Lanka:

Whale watching (for half a day)

A great alternative to a standard whale watching group tour.

In the case of standard whale watching, you have to ride a large boat with 30-50 other tourists with only a small seat at your disposal for a few hours.

Rent a half-day yacht to watch whales is more expensive, but also a much more comfortable experience that will be remembered for a lifetime. This option is especially suitable if you are traveling in a large company.

Program (swimming lasts 5-6 hours):

Start from the port at 6:30-8:00

While the chef is preparing breakfast with fruits, you can sit comfortably on the whale watching deck.

After observing the whales, the yacht approaches Snake Island and Taproban Island. Here you can swim and snorkel.

Lunch and return to the port.

Yacht-catamaran for overnight cruises (with several comfortable cabins):

Overnight cruises on a yacht for 2-7 days

Usually, few of those who are going on vacation come up with the option of considering a yacht as an alternative to a hotel for a couple of days.

Meanwhile, according to our observations, a yacht cruise for a couple of days along the coast of Sri Lanka refers to the experience that radically changed the impression of a vacation, turning it into the most memorable in life and making you feel the luxury of sea travel on your ship. Therefore, we recommend that you consider renting a yacht for 1-3 days and make it the pearl of your vacation.

A yacht cruise is not only a luxury and a great alternative to an expensive hotel, but also an opportunity to see many sea animals.

What animals can be seen:

• Blue whales
• Dolphins
• Skates
• Flying fish
• Sea turtles

What can I do:

• Snorkeling in coral reefs
• Sea fishing - A personal cook on the yacht can immediately prepare the caught prey
• Learn to operate a yacht.

A 5-star yacht and hotel - which is better?

At a comparable price with a 5-star hotel, the yacht will provide:

• A personal chef instead of queues for the buffet
• Food from freshly caught seafood
• A whole ocean with its coral reefs to dive and swim instead of a beach with a lot of tourists
• Ability to manage a yacht
• An experience that will be remembered for a lifetime, instead of a standard rest